Knowledge and Practices of South African Optometrists Regarding Childhood Myopia Management [PDF]
Myopia is a growing public health problem expected to affect half the global population by 2050, making appropriate management of the condition necessary.
Shivani Naipal +2 more
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An Insight into Knowledge, Perspective, and Practices of Indian Optometrists towards Childhood Myopia [PDF]
The current understanding of clinical approaches and barriers in managing childhood myopia among Indian optometrists is limited. This research underscores the necessity and relevance of evidence-based practice guidelines by exploring their knowledge ...
Archana Naik +5 more
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Interpretable machine learning models for predicting childhood myopia from school-based screening data [PDF]
This study assessed the efficacy of various diagnostic indicators and machine learning (ML) models in predicting childhood myopia. A total of 2,365 children aged 5–12 years were included in the study.
Qi Feng +5 more
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Childhood myopia in the modern environment: modifiable risk factors and evidence-based prevention [PDF]
This review aimed to summarize modifiable environmental and lifestyle risk factors for childhood myopia and evaluate evidence-based preventive strategies for family, school, and public health practice. Following the PRISMA-ScR framework, relevant studies
Farheen Tariq +6 more
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Interventional modalities for the prevention and management of childhood myopia in frontiers in ophthalmology: PREC strategy for myopia in children [PDF]
The increasing global prevalence of myopia represents a major public health concern. This perspective article aligns with the research theme of the special issue on Interventional Modalities for the Prevention and Management of Childhood Myopia.
Dominique Bremond-Gignac +5 more
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Consensus on evidence gaps and unmet needs in childhood myopia: findings from a European Delphi study with eye care professionals and payers [PDF]
Background/aims Childhood myopia is a growing global concern, associated with significant burdens. This study aimed to identify evidence gaps and unmet needs in childhood myopia management through a European Delphi panel involving eye care professionals (
Annegret Dahlmann-Noor +25 more
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of childhood myopia among Indian optometrists: A questionnaire-based study [PDF]
Purpose: To investigate the knowledge of myopia and its natural history including complications and clinical approaches for management adopted by optometrists across India. Methods: An online survey was distributed to Indian optometrists. A pre-validated
Ritesh Kumar Chaurasiya +4 more
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Objective pulse wave amplitude as a potential systemic correlate in childhood myopia: a digital TCM-based study [PDF]
BackgroundChildhood myopia is increasingly recognized as a condition with systemic underpinnings, aligning with the holistic perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Fang Sha +14 more
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Evolving patterns of childhood myopia in Taiwan: Effects of urbanization, digitalization, and outdoor activity policies [PDF]
PURPOSE: To investigate temporal and spatial trends in childhood myopia in Taiwan and to evaluate the roles of urbanization, digitalization, and outdoor activity policies by comparing three population-based cohorts.
Yu-Chieh Yang +13 more
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Illuminating Risk: An Ecological Analysis of Artificial Light at Night and Childhood Myopia Using State-Level US Data [PDF]
Min Ju Kang, Nathaniel LaBarre, Michael Karo, Rachel Soong, Thomas A VidaDepartment of Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, NV, USACorrespondence: Thomas A Vida, Department of Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School ...
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